Journal Bound

Showcase your gathered mail art stash within two uniquely styled and bound journals. Get those mailed treasures out of your bins and into an artful display - journal style.

Together we will travel a step by step approach to creating a colorful grungy cover in my signature messy style. Then we will bind our art-filled journals using a simple and creative system that once quickly learned can be used repeatedly to create handmade art journals from here forward.

Don't have a mail art collection? I will demonstrate an alternative using found papers. Beginners are welcome and encouraged in this workshop as each process is fully demonstrated to accommodate all skill levels. I even include downloads of my designs for your use.

So many possibilities, so much creativity. Pack your bags, we are Journal Bound!

Original Release Date: June 2014

"I spent the day starting on Book #1 and LOVED it! As usual, your classes are fun and instructive and give me a chance to use my stash of papers! Your videos are so well done - easy to follow, fun to watch, and very informative! This is one of my all-time favorite workshops - so much to learn, great book design, wonderful way to use mail art, etc. I can't say enough about what a great job you have done with this class. Lovin' it…… and learning so much!! I am so grateful that you are teaching!! I appreciate how thorough you are with your demos and explanations." ~Fran Rees

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$30

"I have learned so much in your classes, and Journal Bound is no exception. You are an excellent teacher! Your method and tone while you instruct is at a great pace and I don't feel like I have to keep stopping and rewinding because you showed something so fast that I can't understand. You once again made me so glad I took your class! I cannot wait until your next class! Thank you for sharing your ideas!" ~Laura Emmett

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS & SAMPLES

•Unlimited Access•Downloadable Collage Sheets•Support Desk•HD videos presented in short lessons•Downloadable supplies list of specific products used with links to sources

"I've loved watching so far...your teaching style is so fluid and easy! I love how by using your techniques, my own style emerges...so cool!" ~Joy Deaton

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

Once you pay for the class you have access for as long as you wish. Come back to the videos over-and-over for inspiration.

What if I am unhappy with the course?

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

Can I download the videos? Can I watch on my iPad or smartphone?

Videos are not available for download. If everything is up-to-date on your IPAD and/or smart phone, there should be no problem using them.

Can I share my access? Can I get a refund?

One student per purchase. No splitting/sharing classes, please! The tuition is non-refundable once access has been given to registrants.

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Paid Course
Coupon Discount

$30

Your Instructor

Roben-Marie Smith

Roben-Marie provides ideas, inspiration and quality instruction for hobbyists and art entrepreneurs. She teaches artists from beginners to those making a living from their art through her blog and her popular online workshops.

As an artist, blogger, woman of faith and the owner of Paperbag Studios, LLC, her mission is to serve others and help them get the most out of their art as a hobby, or as a business. Her own desire to learn and unquenchable curiosity keeps her fingers messy and her heart happy.

Roben-Marie has been an artist for the last ten years, and is self-taught, so she believes that anyone can cultivate their creative spark. She’s taught mixed media art workshops and retreats across the U.S. and her work has been featured in countless books and industry magazines including: Journal It!, The Artist Unique, Creative Letting Workshop, Art Saves, Exhibition 36, Journal Revolution, A World of Artist Journal Pages, 1000 Artist Journal Pages, "Somerset Studio," "Art Journaling," "Green Craft," "Artist' Cafe," "Artful Blogging," "Legacy," "Somerset Memories," "Somerset Life," "Somerset Apprentice" and "Somerset Gallery."

Thanks to the following amazing ladies for the beautiful mail art that I have received and saved for such a time as this!!!
Sandi Keene, Sophie DeCorte, Samantha Kira Harding, Lynn Scott, Renee
Plains, Susan Gallitto, Rae Missigman, Kristin Peterson, Jane Bain,
Coral Lee and Leike Michelow.

NOTE: The mail art pieces used in this class are not created in the class. They are part of my stash and used along with other bits and pieces.